29 July
Amstelkerk, Amstelveld

New York Times bestseller House of Bush, House of Saud by investigative journalist Craig Unger details relations between the Bush family and the Saudis and was an important source for Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11. In fact, Unger was featured in the documentary being interviewed by Moore.

'Craig Unger has done America and the world a huge favour by clearly and precisely documenting how the Bush inner circle is in the very deep pockets of the brutal Saudi dictators.’ Michael Moore.

American professor Dr Ruth Oldenziel (UvA) will moderate the debate and interview Unger. Following the debate, Unger will sign books (note that there there will be only Dutch copies of the book available, De Familie Bush en het huis Saud). The event has been organised by Amsterdam-based Mets & Schilt publishers www.metsenschilt.com

More info at www.fahrenheit911.com

22 July 2004
Winston International

An electropunkpopmashup. Live on stage synth pop grrrl experience Chica's Arriba, outrageous performances from Scarlet Fever and Legliplipleg, plus electro dance beats from DJ G Bean and special guest. 22.00-03.00. Price is €5

21 July 2004
Amsterdam ArenA

A legendary event, not least as The Everly Brothers supporting. Ticket prices are €60-85 (!), sales start on 8 May and it's seated places only.

19 July 2004
Paradiso

The daughter of João Gilberto – the man often credited with the invention of the bossa nova – Bebel Gilberto first took to the stage at the Carnegie Hall with her mother (the singer Miúcha) and the legendary Stan Getz when she was just nine years old. Coming of age with collaborations with the likes of David Byrne and The Thievery Corporation, Bebel is undoubtedly the premiere purveyor of contemporary Brazilian music. Expect a dreamy, smooth blend of bossa nova and electronics.

16, 17 July 2004
Amsterdam Docklands

The 87-year-old Cuban legend Pio Leiva from the Wim Wender's film Buena Vista Social Club with his 17-piece band, followed by DJ Roog. Also featured are the Chika Chaka Girls.

15 July 2004
Paradiso

Turning 64 in just over a week, Clinton, the unstoppable funk machine, returns to the Paradiso for what should be another storming night as the multi-coloured character takes to the stage. Support is Funkadelic featuring Bernie Worrell.

14, 30 July 2004
Paradiso

Sold out but might be possible to get tickets outside on the night...

12 July 2004
Heineken Music Hall

8 July 2004
Paradiso

An intriguing experimental American outfit who play a mix of Krautrock, dub, avant-garde jazz, classical minimalism, ambient, film music and British electronica.

8 July 2004
Sportspark Boshoven (Weert)

8 July 2004
Heineken Music Hall

CANCELLED

6-17 July
Amsterdam Docklands

Large-scale, site-specific performances are the hallmark of this inventive avant-garde festival which takes place in a former shipyard, as the name suggests, across the River IJ in Amsterdam-Noord. As well as some quirky Dutch-language experimental theater (which is usually pretty visual so it doesn’t matter if you haven’t got to grips with the language yet), there is dance, music and installations. And this year’s Olympic-themed event also has a ‘Float-In Cinema’ for the boating fraternity.

6-25 July 2004
Nieuwe de la Mar

Described as ‘a one-man origami extravaganza’ and a ‘living cartoon’, Venetian-born performance artist Ennio Marchetto parodies famous stars through a mixture of dynamic physical comedy (drawn from commedia dell' arte, drag balls and Disneyland) and amazing paper cutouts as costumes...

6 July 2004
Heineken Music Hall

5-17 July
Various venues around the Leidseplein
Festival Center: Stadsschouwburg, Leidseplein 26

Dance in all its diversity is represented at this cutting-edge international dance festival which features both established performers and emerging talent. Highlights include Canada’s Marie Chouinard, the UK’s Russell Maliphant, Japan’s Saburo Teshogawara and Belgium’s Jan Fabre and Les Ballets C de la B (pictured).

3 July 2004
Heineken Music Hall